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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 70A of Chapter 221 of the General Laws to expand the jurisdiction of court officers to include the grounds adjacent to the courthouse, including court parking areas. It also grants court officers and those authorized to act as court officers police powers when attending court proceedings outside of a courthouse, when escorting jurors or judicial officers, or when participating in the care, custody, or transport of detainees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1000 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1000.pdf |
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